talks & workshops

Inside scoop on Congress

First elected to Congress in 1980 and retiring from service just a few months ago, Barney Frank has been a leader in many high-profile issues during his political career. The Jewish Democrat from Massachusetts served as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee following the financial crisis, and he co-sponsored finance reform legislation. The first openly gay member of Congress, he also has been an outspoken advocate for equal rights, marrying his longtime partner in 2012, and also is a longtime supporter of Israel. Frank will reflect on his career in public life with KQED’s Scott Shafer.

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Rabbi Maurice Harris. Visiting scholar and instructor at the University of Oregon speaks at 7 p.m. services. Also May 4 following morning services at 10 a.m. At Or Shalom Jewish Community, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. Free. http://www.orshalom.org.

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“Journey to the Copper Age.” Talk by U.C. San Diego professor Thomas Levy on the social and economic revolutions that took place more than 6,000 years ago in Israel. At the Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave., S.F. 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. http://www.ancientartcouncil.org.

“Emma Goldman: To Dream of Becoming a Judith.” Candace Falk, director of the Emma Goldman Papers Project at U.C. Berkeley, talks about the life and work of the anarchist and feminist. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 11 a.m. $10, includes bagel brunch. http://www.kolhadash.org.

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“Ladino — A Jewish Language of the Middle East.” Talk by Stanford professor Aron Rodrigue. Part of the Stanford week of “Music, Culture and Languages of the Middle East.” At Bechtel International Center, Stanford University. 12 p.m. Free. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).